Nu Thang

dc Talk

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 10, 1995)
• Original Release Date: 1991
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B000005KUY
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #104,163 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic dc Talk, May 18, 2003

By	Alan Attebery (Arlington, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When dc Talk was formed back in the 80s, they were primarily a Christian rap group. "Nu Thang" is the last album they produced in which their rap music was the primary song style. Their songs styles became much more diversed with "Free At Last" as did their popularity.

dc Talk was the first mainstream Chritian group to incorporate rap music into their songs, and "Nu Thang" shows them rapping at their best. Much improved over their first two outings, dc Talk showed that you can successfully incorporate rap music into singing about the Lord.

Because dc Talk was ahead of their time with this type of music, they were rarely played on Christian radio stations, although they did achieve some playtime on secular stations. Even today the majority of Christian radio stations do not play songs off of this album, meaning that you have to buy it in order to hear it.

If you want to hear the rap beginnings of this talented group, this is the album to do that with.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bombastic old-school Christian rap, October 27, 1999

By	Erin Gerrard ([e-mail]) (Providence, RI) - See all my reviews

D.C. Talk is an amazing band! All their albums are unique, and each is awesome in its own way, but this one is my favorite because they seem the most genuine. They shout out their love for God and listening to this once is GUARANTEED to put a smile on your face. My personal favorites are "I Luv Rap Music" and "He Works", but they are all great. D.C. Talk rules!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When DC Talks... God Works!, October 13, 1999

By A Customer

With a little rap, a lot of gospel, and a touch of sampling as done by Teddy Riley from R & B group Guy... you've got a great album. Now, when I was the wee age of 11 in 1993, my parents bought me my first two albums ever- DC Talk's 'Nu Thang' & Jon Gibson's 'The Hits.' No need for me to elaborate on my first impression. I was blown out the water. It was the best thing since sliced bread to me, and you could imagine why I have every album (accept "DC Talk"). They've covered everything from rap to rock. And not to mention, Toby McKeehan comes off sounding like Marky Mark, brother of NKOTB member, Donny Wahlberg, which is my next topic. Being that 'Nu Thang' came out in 1990, it resembles acts that were out at that time, like the New Kids On The Block on the track "Talk It Out," and maybe one other track. But to keep it short, all songs are groundbreakers, but the most memorable are "Nu Thang" and "Can I Get A Witness." An honorable mention goes to mastery of the downtempo track "Children Can't Live Without," featuring a guest spot by Carman. This one the most essential recordings to have by DC Talk or by any contemporary Christian artist.